hecht

/hɛkt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of freshwater fish, typically a type of trout or salmon, common in European rivers and streams.

“The angler carefully placed the hecht bait on the hook, waiting for a bite.”

2. noun

A German word for ‘pike’.

“The hecht was a prized catch among the local fishermen.”

Synonyms

  • pike
  • trout

Antonyms

  • saltwater fish